Mercy
/ˈmɜːsi/
noun
- Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
"She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him."
- Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
"Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can."
- A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
"Mercy is one of his many virtues."
- Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
"Psalms 40:11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord"
- A blessing; something to be thankful for.
"It was a mercy that we were not inside when the roof collapsed"
interjection
- Expressing surprise or alarm.
"Mercy! Look at the state of you!"
No exact anagrams found for "mercy". This word has a unique letter combination.
ANTONYMS
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Mercy"
Mercy is a 5-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Mercy" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "mercy" is a medium-scoring word.